Queens Park Rangers striker Rob Steiner admits he is facing an uncertain future after being forced to retire from the game.

The 27-year-old Swede has conceded defeat following a long battle with a knee injury and decided to quit the game after being told he risked shattering the knee completely should he to try and battle on.

"My knee is in a very bad state," Steiner said.

"I want to get out with at least a half decent knee. There have already been changes in the bone structure.

Disappointing

"It is so disappointing. Gerry Francis and the management at QPR believed in me and I feel like I am letting everybody down.

"I have no education - nothing - and now have a whole new life in front of me. I do hope to stay in football."

Steiner cost Rangers £215,000 when he was signed from in July 1999, following two successful loan spells at Loftus Road.

The striker made a total of 33 appearances for Rangers, scoring nine goals in spell at the First Division club.